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At a Glance
Windows App SDK
Windows App SDK
Star Rating
(47)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (39.1% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Xcode
Xcode
Star Rating
(1,003)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (54.8% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Xcode
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Xcode excels in its "Emulation" capabilities, scoring a remarkable 9.0, which allows developers to test their applications in a simulated environment effectively. In contrast, Windows App SDK, while still strong, has a slightly lower score of 8.8 in this area.
  • Reviewers mention that Xcode's "File Management" feature is highly rated at 8.8, providing a seamless experience for organizing project files. Windows App SDK, however, received a score of 8.3, indicating that users find it less intuitive for managing files.
  • G2 users highlight that Xcode's "Customization" options are robust, with a score of 8.5, allowing developers to tailor their development environment extensively. Windows App SDK matches this score but users report that its customization features are not as user-friendly.
  • Users on G2 say that Xcode's "Help Guides" are particularly helpful, scoring 8.6, which aids new developers in navigating the software. In comparison, Windows App SDK's help resources received a lower score of 8.1, suggesting that users find them less comprehensive.
  • Reviewers mention that Xcode's "Patching & Updates" feature is well-received, with a score of 8.7, indicating that users appreciate the regular updates and improvements. Windows App SDK, however, scored 8.1, leading users to feel that updates are less frequent or impactful.
  • Users report that Xcode's overall "Ease of Use" is rated at 9.0, making it a favorite among developers for its intuitive interface. Windows App SDK, while still user-friendly, scored 8.8, suggesting that it may require a slightly steeper learning curve for some users.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Windows App SDK
No pricing available
Xcode
No pricing available
Free Trial
Windows App SDK
No trial information available
Xcode
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
45
8.8
821
Ease of Use
8.1
45
7.8
824
Ease of Setup
8.3
19
8.0
173
Ease of Admin
8.1
19
7.9
134
Quality of Support
7.9
41
7.7
727
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.6
17
8.1
124
Product Direction (% positive)
8.4
43
7.9
798
Features by Category
C/C++ Integrated Development Environments (IDE)Hide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
Not enough data
8.7
70
Functionality
Not enough data
9.0
65
Not enough data
8.8
63
Not enough data
8.7
57
Not enough data
8.5
63
Not enough data
8.8
63
Not enough data
8.6
61
Not enough data
8.6
61
Not enough data
8.6
105
Functionality
Not enough data
8.7
89
Not enough data
8.5
89
Not enough data
9.0
96
Management
Not enough data
8.3
87
Not enough data
8.6
85
Not enough data
8.8
85
Application Development PlatformsHide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
8.3
8
8.5
67
Functionality
9.2
8
8.7
64
8.3
8
8.6
62
8.5
8
8.2
59
8.5
8
8.3
63
8.6
7
8.7
63
8.1
8
8.4
63
8.1
8
8.8
63
Mobile Development PlatformsHide 3 FeaturesShow 3 Features
Not enough data
8.6
12
Agentic AI - Mobile Development Platforms
Not enough data
8.6
12
Not enough data
8.6
12
Not enough data
8.6
12
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Windows App SDK
Windows App SDK
Xcode
Xcode
Windows App SDK and Xcode are categorized as Mobile Development Platforms and Application Development Platforms
Unique Categories
Windows App SDK
Windows App SDK has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Windows App SDK
Windows App SDK
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
39.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
34.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
26.1%
Xcode
Xcode
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
54.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
23.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
21.7%
Reviewers' Industry
Windows App SDK
Windows App SDK
Computer Software
26.1%
Information Technology and Services
13.0%
Higher Education
6.5%
Security and Investigations
4.3%
Hospital & Health Care
4.3%
Other
45.7%
Xcode
Xcode
Computer Software
35.9%
Information Technology and Services
18.1%
Internet
5.7%
Higher Education
3.4%
Financial Services
2.2%
Other
34.6%
Alternatives
Windows App SDK
Windows App SDK Alternatives
Android Studio
Android Studio
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OutSystems
OutSystems
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Nintex
Nintex
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Quickbase
Quickbase
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Xcode
Xcode Alternatives
Visual Studio
Visual Studio
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Eclipse
Eclipse
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NetBeans
NetBeans
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Android Studio
Android Studio
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Discussions
Windows App SDK
Windows App SDK Discussions
Monty the Mongoose crying
Windows App SDK has no discussions with answers
Xcode
Xcode Discussions
Can we use Xcode for the hybrid apps in future?
2 Comments
Karan S.
KS
It's doubtful - Apple likes to keep their environment separate from others. iOS will continue to be its own identity and I doubt hybrid apps will be...Read more
Is Xcode good for Python?
2 Comments
Yuvraj B.
YB
no its only for swift there was objective -C also but prefer to go with swift.Read more
What is the use of Xcode in Mac?
2 Comments
vishal singh s.
VS
For application developmentRead more